Plural of
hungry
hungries
Regular -ies Conversion
📄 Regular form · -ies Conversion

Singular Form Hungry

6Letters
2Syllables
1Vowels
5Consonants
HStarts
YEnds

Plural Form Hungries

8Letters
2Syllables
3Vowels
5Consonants
HStarts
SEnds

How to Form the Plural of "hungry"

Nouns ending in a consonant followed by -y change the -y to -ies in the plural form.

Grammar Tips

  • Change -y to -ies when a consonant precedes it.

Common Mistakes

  • Do not simply add -s. Change -y to -ies.
Frequently Asked Questions

Is hungry regular or irregular?

Hungry is regular. It follows the -ies Conversion rule.

What verb pairs with hungries?

Use plural verbs: "The hungries are ready" (not "is ready").

Is hungries the same in all dialects?

Yes. The plural hungries is standard across all English variants.

About the plural form of hungry

The word hungry follows the standard English pluralization rule. When forming the plural, hungry becomes hungries. This follows the -ies Conversion pattern, which is one of the most common plural rules in English.

Understanding why hungry becomes hungries helps with spelling and pronunciation. Nouns ending in a consonant followed by -y change the -y to -ies in the plural form.

When using hungries in writing, remember that it functions as a plural noun in sentences. It pairs with plural verbs and pronouns. For example: "The hungries are ready" (not "is ready"). This subject-verb agreement is essential for grammatical correctness.